Dobby & Rose reviews

Anne Halpin reviewed: Frame Loom Workshop

"A really well organised workshop. We learned to warp a small loom and then practice a range of techniques. The three hours flew past and then we got to take our loom home! We took on a lot of information so it was helpful to learn that the website has some videos to remind you. Would thoroughly recommend 😊"

Roger reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon at the weaving workshop and would recommend it to any complete beginner who thinks they might fancy a go at weaving. One thing to note is that setting up the loom is obviously a big part of weaving (no loom, no weave!) but it's also time- consuming - even for an expert. For beginners, particularly if there are several students, it would be impossible to both teach the setup and do any actual weaving. I came away with a piece of fabric that I'd woven. I'd much prefer that than to have come away having set up a loom! However, Rebecca gives a very clear account of what's involved. No criticisms of the course at all."

Helen reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"Excellent course, really enjoyed it and would like to try it again. Rebecca is very helpful and offers clear explanations."

Susan reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"Had a very enjoyable and relaxing morning in Rebecca’s lovely studio learning the basics of weaving on a 8 shaft table loom. Rebecca was very patient, encouraging and knowledgeable, and although the course was only 3 hours long we seemed to cover a lot of ground, learning about the whole process and weaving a sample piece in a variety of weave structures. Nice coffee and biscuits too! I would highly recommend this course."

Cynthia Lenain reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I am a convert! Having felt unsure about my ability to do any weaving at all, Rebecca was encouraging, super helpful and very informative - and I am really happy with my work. I loved it."

Sonia Harman-Dawson reviewed: Frame Loom Workshop

"Fabulous course, highly enjoyable and informative."

Ursula Salzman reviewed: Frame Loom Weaving Kit

"I was excited to receive my loom. It was nicely packaged up and felt like a present to myself !! It is sitting on the side and l keep having a peep at it… It may be a few weeks until l have time to start using it. I feel l need to be on my own to concentrate and enjoy the process."

Geraldine Truss reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I had a wonderful time at Taster of Weaving class. Rebecca is a very good instructor, very informative and creative I loved every minute of it and at the end produced a piece of woven fabric which I’m delighted with. Will certainly attend another workshop "

Dobby & Rose responded:

"Thank you Geraldine! I am so pleased you enjoyed your Weaving Workshop! I shall look forward to seeing you again, Rebecca x"

Jo reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"Excellent introduction to table loom weaving. The facilities were excellent and Rebecca explained everything very clearly."

Emilia Savage (age 10) reviewed: Frame Loom Workshop

"This course was really fun and my daughter and husband enjoyed it very very much. Rebecca was welcoming, kind and patient with us. We would love to do more."

Chris Rust reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I thoroughly enjoyed the beginners course and inspired to take further courses A lovely day in a great location Thank you Rebecca "

Ann Major reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I did the 2 day Intermediate Weaving Workshop with Rebecca. I had started weaving on a ridgid heddle loom in lockdown and was already addicted to weaving but being self taught was starting to get frustrated and felt ready to move up a step. I had met Rebecca at her Open house Studio back in the spring and really felt I would learn a lot from her and enjoy her company, I was not wrong ? I had already bought a Harris table loom and warping mill but had not started using them. Having spent 2 days with Rebecca I now feel I have the confidence and skills to get going with my next weaving project. Rebecca is an excellent teacher and has a relaxed, gentle way of teaching I cannot recommend her highly enough. "

Rachel reviewed: Frame Loom Workshop

"Had a fantastic time at this workshop with my daughter. Rebecca was a fantastic teacher and the time just flew by. Loved learning a new craft."

Dobby & Rose responded:

"Thank you so much Rachel! It was a pleasure teaching you both how to weave. Hope you enjoy your lovely wallhangings! Rebecca x"

Paula Corbett reviewed: Frame Loom Weaving Kit

"I love this loom. The instructions are clear and it's so easy to use. I loved the fact that it came ready warped so I could start weaving straight away."

Dobby & Rose responded:

"I am so thrilled that you are enjoying using your little loom! Lovely to hear, thank you! Rebecca x"

Wendy Brewin reviewed: Frame Loom Weaving Kit

"I ordered the kit with the Bohemian yarn colours. It arrived quickly and was nicely packaged. As a beginner I was a little nervous to start but the instructions included were easy to follow (although I did need to look up the roving yarn on YouTube, but that's only a minor thing to me). I absolutely loved it! So relaxing, even though I did go wrong a couple of times. Have already ordered more warp thread and some new yarns to have another go. It's like a little bit of mindfulness, a lovely distraction from bad weather or the odd pandemic! I would definitely recommend this if you're looking to have a go ?"

Hannah Wratten reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"Can't recommend going and learning weaving from Rebecca enough! Her passion shines through and she is brilliant teacher explaining everything clearly and patiently going through all the processes of the different yarns and setting up the loom and the different patterns you can make until you are ready to start your own piece . The workshop is a beautiful space and the looms were set up really well it felt like you could really relax in the space and time flew by I wanted to keep going! But did come away with a gorgeous sample piece and brought a mini loom so I can carry on at home."

Rachel reviewed: The Whole Table Loom Set Up - Dobby & Rose

"Highly recommend this course to everyone! From start to finish it is such a lovely course in such a lovely studio. She makes everything look so easy but she is so good at explaining everything in different ways and easier techniques to make sure that you understand what you are doing and feel confident in what you are doing! And you leave with an amazing handbook to explain the process for you to be able to try it again at home on your own. And as soon as I got home I wanted to continue.... so have ordered some accessories already that I used at the workshop. Can't wait to get back to do another workshop! Book on! X"

Jane Heritage reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I booked this course as a total beginner, but by the time I arrived I had actually bought a rigid-heddle loom and started weaving. Rebecca teaches on shaft looms and it was intriguing to see the capabilities of these complex machines, and wonderful to have such a knowledgeable teacher to answer all my accumulated questions. Great fun and great learning. I went with a friend, which made things even more enjoyable!"

Vanessa reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I contacted Rebecca prior to booking as I have some additional needs. Rebecca was welcoming and friendly and I made my booking with confidence. On the day her tuition was first class; she is knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about weaving and this comes through from the moment you step into her workshop. A thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours which left me wanting to learn much more about this fascinating craft."

Janine Ebling reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"Fabulous beginner's weaving workshop with Rebecca. She very kindly fitted a workshop in for us in the limited timeframe my brother was here in UK. My brother and my daughter did the workshop together, and found Rebecca very warm, relaxed and friendly and she had a good teaching style that was informative of the whole process involved, and not patronising in any way. They both produced a beautiful piece of woven fabric, and thoroughly enjoyed the session. Highly recommended!"

Birgit reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"I did the beginners workshop with a friend and we have just booked the intermediate one. The beginners workshop was relaxing and quite therapeutic. Rebecca made everything easy to understand, was well prepared and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks also for the pub recommendation, a good way to finish an enjoyable day."

Karen Brember reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"'An excellent morning in Rebecca's weaving workshop, where I was introduced to the practicalities of weaving, and the pleasures of working with colour and design. Altogether an inspiring morning and I left with my sample of work, greatly admired by friends, and an enthusiasm to learn more. Rebecca is hugely informative and patient in my own learning process'"

Alison reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"A really enjoyable morning. Rebecca was relaxed and well prepared. I found her instructions easy to follow, she answered all my questions clearly. It was a very productive training session. As any leftie knows there are things you invariably have to work around with practical learning but this was not the case with weaving. I intend to learn more."

Sue Waddell reviewed: The Whole Table Loom Set Up - Dobby & Rose

"Having got ‘the weaving bug’ after the Beginners Workshop in May, I decided to get a table loom. Not having had any previous weaving experience, I quickly realised that warping was not going to be easy without some help, so, last week it was the Intermediate Workshop. What a brilliant course! Rebecca was patient and caring, explaining every step clearly and concisely. I am so happy to be let loose with my loom at home (and even made myself an extra stick shuttle out of a plastic ruler yesterday!) Thank you so much Rebecca - I can’t rate you highly enough."

Yvonne reviewed: Table Loom Weaving Workshop - Dobby & Rose

"Highly recommend this workshop - Rebecca has that magic combination of knowing the subject inside out, whilst also able to get it over well to complete beginners with enthusiasm and can-do. The workshop is well thought out to make best use of the three hours, so you come away with a piece of fabric you made yourself in several weave patterns. I enjoyed it hugely. Even better, Churt is a very very pretty part of the country, so an added extra."